Doctor’s Degrees in Physical Therapy/Therapist
Education Levels of Physical Therapy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 13,307 people earned their doctor's degree in physical therapy. This earns it the #4 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in physical therapy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 13,307 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 292 |
| Graduate Certificate | 72 |
| Associate Degree | 52 |
| Master’s Degree | 38 |
| Basic Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Physical Therapy Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in physical therapy. About 63.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,860 |
| Women | 8,447 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physical therapy doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,451 |
| Black or African American | 493 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,121 |
| White | 8,482 |
| International Students | 290 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,470 |
Most Popular Physical Therapy Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 257 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in physical therapy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for physical therapy students seekinga doctor's degree is University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 835 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from USAHS. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
The University of Montana is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in physical therapy. Each year, around 9,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 394 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from UM. About 66% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arcadia University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in physical therapy. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 285 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from Arcadia. Of these students, 70% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The College of Saint Scholastica comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physical therapy. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,024 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from St. Scholastica. About 71% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for physical therapy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Utica College. Roughly 4,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,208 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from Utica College. About 74% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for physical therapy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is A T Still University of Health Sciences. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from A T Still University of Health Sciences. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for physical therapy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Southern California. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 141 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from USC. About 70% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stony Brook University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in physical therapy. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from SUNY Stony Brook. About 68% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Loma Linda University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in physical therapy. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from Loma Linda University. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
Baylor University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physical therapy. Roughly 19,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,844 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,130 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from Baylor. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
Touro College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physical therapy. Each year, around 11,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from Touro. About 52% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas Woman's University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physical therapy. Each year, around 16,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from TWU. Of these students, 78% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Nova Southeastern University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physical therapy. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from NUS Florida. Of these students, 64% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
South College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in physical therapy. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,764 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from South College. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physical therapy. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,674 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from NAU. Of these students, 70% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in physical therapy. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from RMUoHP. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in physical therapy. Roughly 5,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from TTUHSC. About 73% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northeastern University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physical therapy. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from Northeastern. Of these students, 85% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for physical therapy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Shenandoah University. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,614 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,232 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from Shenandoah. About 73% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northwestern University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physical therapy. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from Northwestern. Of these students, 73% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to physical therapy that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy | 3,503 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 70 |
| Other Rehabilitation Professions | 26 |
| Rehabilitation Counseling | 13 |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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